Ask a Compelling Question

The definition of COMPELLING:

It is an Adjective

1. Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

2. Not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction.

3 parts of a compelling question:

• Your group is curious and motivated about finding the answer to the question.
• The question is of social importance (it is not just interesting to you but finding the answer can help others too).
• The question lines up with the topic you are studying.

* Open-ended questions are encouraged*

Compelling questions CAN NOT:

• be a direct question that has a direct answer
• be answered with a yes or a no
• be unable to be researched (are not about things that we do not know about- i.e., Do Aliens like warm weather better than cold weather?)

Sample questions other students have used before:

English/Language Arts: What makes a good argument?

Science: What are the cost and benefits of genetic engineering? What impact does global warming have on our planet and what can we do about it?

History/Social Studies: How did problems associated with the electoral college impact recent presidential elections?

Mathematics: What cell phone plan is best for my family?